Day 323 of 365
November 19
🧬
Biology Epigenetics
Epigenetics studies gene expression changes that don't alter DNA sequence. Environmental factors can switch genes on or off, and some changes pass to offspring. This explains how identical twins can differ and how experiences might affect future generations.
💡 Did you know?
Trauma experienced by Holocaust survivors appears to have affected the genes of their children!
Take Knowly with you
Get daily lessons, create your own, and build your personal wisdom library
Download for iOS